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The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s presentation of the piece by Britten is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the famed British composer’s birth on Nov. 22, 1913.

The concert “is part of a big international celebration of Benjamin Britten that’s been happening throughout the year,” SPO music director and conductor Sarah Ioannides said. “Being of British heritage myself, I really appreciate his music and wanted to take this opportunity to share one of the really golden eggs of his compositions. This is a beautiful piece of music, and it’s extremely poignant and very touching.” – Spartanburg Herald Journal